Water is necessary for carrying nutrients to your cells, flushing bacteria from your system, preventing dehydration, and replacing fluids lost from sweating, but you may not need to drink as much as you thought.
Stephen R. Daniels. pediatrician. No. You shouldn't give your newborn water or sugar water. And if you're feeding powdered or concentrated formula to your baby, never dilute it with more than the amount of water called for on the label. Your infant will get all the necessary hydration from breast milk or formula.
You can give your newborn a little sip of water. The swallowing action may be enough to get the diaphragm back under control. Letting your baby suck on a pacifier could also lead to the same positive results. You may also have tried holding your breath for a few seconds to get the hiccups to stop.